On May 12, Filmworks will close its 2016-17 season and head into a 3-month summer break by presenting the music documentary “Chasing Trane,” a documentary exploring the life, work, and influence of [...] Continue Reading
Exploring the absence of Asghar Farhadi
One of the main reasons I’m excited to see “The Salesman” when Fresno Filmworks brings it to the historic Tower Theatre on April 14 stems from Asghar Farhadi’s absence from the Academy Awards. The [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Carlos Eduardo Rincon Marquez
March 2017 volunteer in the spotlight: Carlos Eduardo Rincon Marquez What do you do for a living? I am an environmental specialist for the E. & J. Gallo Winery. I support several of the winery’s [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 9
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. “Cameraperson” (2016) A tapestry of footage from the cutting room [...] Continue Reading
An Introduction to Asghar Farhadi
If you don’t know filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, you’re missing the extraordinary work of one of the premiere figures of the Iranian New Wave cinema movement. Filmworks will show the master director’s [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Richard Markley
February 2017 volunteer in the spotlight: Richard Markley What is your occupation? I was a teacher and college instructor for the first half of my adult life, first teaching English as a Second [...] Continue Reading
Review: Baldwin’s ‘Negro’ an opportunity to reflect on America
Note: This article is reprinted from the Community Alliance newspaper. “I Am Not Your Negro” is a film that documents significant events in the history of African Americans through the works of the [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 8
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. “I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang” (1932) The earliest in time of [...] Continue Reading